u.s. congress

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u.s. congress

The U.S. Congress meets in the Capitol building.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The legislative branch of the United States federal government: The U.S. Congress is the bicameral legislature, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws, declaring war, and overseeing the executive branch.
Usage
  • The term "U.S. Congress" is used to refer specifically to the national legislative body of the United States. It is a singular collective noun but can take a plural verb when referring to its members as individuals.
  • It is often used in political, historical, and governmental contexts.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The U.S. Congress passed a new budget bill last week.
    • A member of the U.S. Congress proposed the legislation.
    • The power to levy taxes is granted to the U.S. Congress by the Constitution.
Advanced Usage
  • "before Congress": appearing to testify or present information to the legislative body.
    • The Director of the FBI will appear before Congress next Tuesday.
  • "an act of Congress": a law formally enacted by this body.
    • This program was established by an act of Congress.
Variants and Related Words
  • Congress (noun, often capitalized): When used in an American context, "Congress" is typically understood to mean the U.S. Congress.
    • She was elected to Congress in 2020.
  • Congressional (adjective): Relating to the U.S. Congress.
    • The investigation is led by a congressional committee.
  • Congressperson / Congressman / Congresswoman (noun): A member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
    • Our congresswoman represents this district.
Synonyms
  • The legislative branch: One of the three branches of the U.S. federal government.
  • The legislature (of the United States): A more formal term for the law-making body.
Related Phrases
  • Convene Congress: To call the members of Congress to assemble for a session.
    • The President does not have the power to convene Congress for special sessions.
  • Adjourn Congress: To formally suspend the proceedings of Congress.
    • The Senate voted to adjourn Congress for the holiday recess.
Related Concepts
  • Bicameralism: The principle of a two-house legislature, which is a defining feature of the U.S. Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives).
  • Capitol Hill: A metonym for the U.S. Congress, referring to the location of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., where Congress meets.
    • The decision was made on Capitol Hill.
u.s. congress

The U.S. Congress meets in the Capitol building.

Noun
  1. the legislature of the United States government

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